2005 Mercedes-Benz E 1.8L Petrol · KY55 ORF
2005 Mercedes-Benz E (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 143,635 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY55 ORF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2024
- 143,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY55 ORF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz E (KY55 ORF) between May 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
KY55 ORF Mileage History
- 23/05/2022131,706 mi
- 23/05/2023136,551 mi+4,845 mi
- 26/05/2023136,552 mi+1 mi
- 27/07/2024143,633 mi+7,081 mi
- 30/07/2024143,635 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,452 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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